National: Tributes paid following passing of former Minister Mary O’Rourke
Tributes have been paid to former Fianna Fail Minister and TD, Mary O’Rourke after her death. She passed away today at the age of 87. O’Rourke served as a TD across four decades, first being elected in...
View ArticlePermission granted for 22 new houses in Glenties
Donegal County Council has granted permission for the completion of 22 new houses at an estate in Glenties. TOPM Developments Ltd can now complete the works at the partially constructed development at...
View ArticleInver Rowing Club to host “Scrap Saturday” recycling event
The Inver Rowing Club is set to host a recycling event that will help locals properly get rid of their scrap metal. Everyone is invited to come along to “Scrap Saturday” on the 12th of October, at the...
View ArticleNew thriller novel set in Donegal village releases this month
A new novel is set to be a thriller based in a fictional Donegal village. Author, Donegal native J.J. Green has pulled from her roots as inspiration for Someone to Blame, her second novel – set to be...
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Woman seriously injured by fallen debris from Raphoe building
A woman was seriously injured this evening after being struck by a piece of rubble that fell from the cornice of a historic building in Raphoe. The freak incident occurred at around 5:30pm in the...
View ArticleMan forgot stealing groceries from Donegal supermarket
A man with two names was unable to remember stealing groceries from a Killybegs supermarket, the Donegal District Court has heard. Markus Presley of Carricknagore, Bruckless, pleaded guilty through his...
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Female entrepreneurs to be celebrated at Donegal event this National Women’s...
National Women’s Enterprise Day (NWED) is an initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices that aims to encourage female entrepreneurship and support women in business across the country. Now in its 17th...
View ArticleMcConalogue warns threat of bluetongue nearing Irish shores
Donegal minister, Charlie McConalogue, has warned that Irish livestock are at risk from bluetongue disease as it spreads across England. Farmers are being reminded to report any suspect cases to the...
View ArticleDylan Browne McMonagle continues incredible form with another double
Letterkenny jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle continues his winning ways with another two victories in Bellewstown yesterday. Browne McMonagle rode to victory in the NewKey Homes Ltd. Nursery Handicap on...
View ArticleDaniel to join special tribute section of Late Late Country Special
It wouldn’t be a Late Late Show Country Music Special without Daniel O’Donnell, and tonight he’ll be joining the star-studded line-up for a poignant reason. Tonight’s music special will remember the...
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Woman ‘lucky to be alive’ after horse jumps onto car
A Letterkenny woman is counting her blessings after a terrifying accident involving a loose horse. Martina Murray narrowly avoided serious injury when the animal leapt onto her car, causing significant...
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Job Vacancies: Case Officers required for Local Area Employment Service (LAES)
Donegal Local Development CLG (DLDC) is a community-led local development company covering all of County Donegal except the Inishowen area. We work to improve the opportunities for people and...
View ArticleMajor sea search for missing kayaker off West Donegal
Update: 2.15pm A large-scale sea search is underway across the north and west coast following reports of a missing person. Malin Head Coast Guard Station is co-ordinating the operation with Bunbeg...
View ArticleMore Local Link services to connect Inishowen and Gaeltacht areas to Letterkenny
TFI Local Link has announced several new services connecting rural areas to Letterkenny. Routes from Burtonport and Greencastle will gain extra services from 14th October. Students are set to benefit...
View ArticleThree strikes sees case of alleged car theft struck out
The case against a man accused of stealing a Toyota Proace worth €13,000 has been dismissed due to delays at the Director of Public Prosecutions’ office. Vincent Doherty, 64, of The Rock, Churchill,...
View Article€9 million spending on phone pouches slammed as ‘grotesque’
Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty has called on the government to “stop the waste” after €9 million was allocated to a phone pouch plan in schools. Deputy Doherty, who is the Sinn Féin spokesperson on...
View ArticleFinn Harps to hold special meeting on club’s future
Finn Harps Co-operative Society will hold an SGM on Sunday 12th October to discuss safeguarding the club’s senior status and growth. In a statement, the club said: “Since the public meeting with...
View ArticleDonegal council staff walk the walk!
Donegal County Council staff have been applauded for stepping up to a walking challenge for wellbeing. This year the presentations for Donegal County Council’s Staff Walking Challenge were held on 27th...
View ArticleWaterworld expansion to include Bundoran’s first Changing Places facility
Plans to refurbish and expand the Waterworld family park in Bundoran have taken a step forward this week with approval from Donegal County Councillors. A Changing Places toilet facility will be...
View ArticleDriver fined for defective tyre in Letterkenny
Gardaí have issued an alert to motorists to check their tyres ahead of Tyre Safety Day on Monday the 7th of October. The call comes after a detection on the Dual Carriageway outside Letterkenny today,...
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